A former Republican has switched parties to run for the Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections amid concerns over affordability. Robb Ryerse is running against Republican incumbent Steve Womack in Arkansas’ 3rd congressional district. He previously ran against Womack in the Republican primary in 2018.

George announced the party switch two weeks ago, claiming he was the victim of a political hit job by Democrats who he says turned against him because of his fiscal conservative views. The switch comes as George faces charges connected to his former chief ...

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist opened up on national television Wednesday about his political party switch. During an interview on "CNN's Piers Morgan Live", the Republican-turned-Democrat described what he thought of the GOP by referring to Jeb Bush.

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan hinted at a possible run for higher office as a Democrat after announcing he was leaving the Republican Party. Duncan, who served as lieutenant governor as a Republican from 2019 until 2023, said he is considering ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Ed Hale Sr., a Baltimore businessman, sports team owner and longtime Democrat, ended speculation ...

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation will shrink the GOP's already razor-thin majority in the House.

The New York Working Families Party is considering suing the charter revision commission convened by New York City Mayor Eric Adams if it puts a proposal to switch to a nonpartisan “jungle” primary system on the November general election ballot.

HELENA — A Republican state senator wants to let voters recall public officials who switch parties, a bill that follows a defection that cost the GOP power in the state Senate. Sen. Dan McGee, R-Laurel, said his bill is not directed at former Republican Sen.

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